"One year is never the same as the next. For example, last year we sold ginger for 30 euros per box, and now it's half that. And we see more products that were very expensive last year but now show the opposite picture," says Patrick Stoffels of Stoffels Foods. "For example, lime prices are very read more

The West Coast of North America is a crucial area for the cultivation of fresh fruits and vegetables. However, growers in this region are experiencing challenges due to the effects of heat, rain, wind, and insects. For example, in Canada's Okanagan Valley, cherry growers did not have a full crop between 2018 and 2024. read more

Fall is approaching, and the first wild mushroom harvests are already underway in some areas of Spain. The weather has been favorable, and the outlook is good. Dried and fresh mushrooms have been losing ground to frozen mushrooms due to their ease of supply and long shelf life. read more

The Madrid branch of Banco de la Nación Argentina has organized an exclusive networking and international cooperation event that will showcase some of Argentina's most important exporting companies. The event will also include European importing companies in the fruit and vegetable sector. read more

Lovita®, the heart-shaped red-fleshed plum, entered its 6th marketing season on September 1st, 2025, with particularly favorable market conditions. Positioned in the late market, Lovita benefits from an ideal window of opportunity this year, as production in other European countries was read more

The Italian pear industry is currently going through a significant transformation. The traditional specialized regions in Northern Italy are facing a decrease in production due to urgent phytosanitary challenges. On the other hand, Southern Italy is becoming a new center for growth and innovation, drawing in new opportunities. read more

Calavo Growers, Inc. has reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter and nine-month period ended July 31, 2025. The company, listed on Nasdaq as CVGW, operates in fresh produce, including avocados, tomatoes, and papayas, as well as prepared avocado products. Third-quarter net sales amounted to ... read more

The trading of Tsechelidis' variety fruits, which started in mid-August, is sparking strong reactions among Greek kiwi businesses. According to Mr. Nikos Tsiakidis, the director of the Episkopi Agricultural Cooperative in Macedonia, these fruits do not meet any of the necessary quality standards. "The... read more

Argentina's blueberry season has started, with a focus on Tucumán and Concordia, and is projected to last until December. Nevertheless, the industry is encountering a major challenge this season: competing with countries that have access to advanced genetics and higher levels of investment. According to Alejandro... read more

Since last week, demand in the mushroom market has started to rise again. "It was a quiet summer," explains Michel Lesage of Lesage Champignons. "During the summer, it's always a bit slower. People are on vacation and, despite my disagreement, mushrooms are still too often perceived as a winter product. read more

Citronex is a family-owned company that already has ripening facilities in Poland, Romania, and Hungary, and is now expanding into Western markets. Marek Szulc, the COO of Citronex, has high ambitions for the new facility: "The new ripening facility is being built in Zele, Belgium. read more

Namibia's grape export sector recorded a year-on-year growth of 16.7%, increasing from US$400,000 (N$7.7 million) in the final quarter of 2023 to US$66.9 million (N$1.29 billion) in the final quarter of 2024. Production is mainly focused in the Aussenkehr Valley on the Orange River. read more

W MY 2024/25, Maroko wyeksportowało 21 800 ton świeżej kukurydzy cukrowej, generując ponad 20 milionów dolarów przychodu, według EastFruit z danymi z Global Trade Tracker za pośrednictwem marokańskiego Office des Changes. Oznacza to wzrost o 28% w porównaniu z W MY 2023/24 i o 61% wzrost w stosunku do W MY 2022/23. To read more

Tolsma-Grisnich, a specialist in storage and processing systems for potatoes, onions, and carrots, has officially opened its new premises at Cavalier 3 in Emmeloord. The move to the 18,500 m² site marks an important step in the company's ongoing growth and development. The opening took place. read more

Egzport arbuza z Maroka do Unii Europejskiej wzrósł o ponad 53% między styczniem a czerwcem, według danych handlowych z Eurostatu. Dzięki temu Maroko wyprzedziło Hiszpanię jako największego dostawcę tego owocu do UE. W pierwszej połowie roku Maroko wysłało ponad 130 000 ton. read more

Tropicaux, a company based in Guinea specializing in dried fruit production and exports, has implemented machinery from Kronen GmbH to enhance its pineapple processing operations. The company manufactures dried pineapple rings for global markets, including the U.S., the EU, and various African countries. read more

For the past two weeks, Gerard van den Anker has taken some time off from his role as general manager at Veiling Zaltbommel, as he was busy with his own pear harvest. "We can speak of a fantastic harvest. In other years, growers had to put in more effort to get the fruit out of the orchard, but read more

Nayan Dhameja, founder of fresh produce importer Ognam Global, mentioned that India's orange imports cover multiple supply periods. This year, the usual dominance of Egyptian oranges is facing significant price challenges. Egyptian Valencia, Navel, and Baladi varieties are meeting the demand from January onwards. read more

The global market for mandarins is expanding and now accounts for 28% of the world's citrus trade, ranking second only to oranges. The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unexpected rebound: imports increased by 16% in 2020, indicating growing consumer interest in health-focused foods. However, the sector faces read more

The diversification of destinations, trade agreements, the evolution of spot prices, and consumer preferences in demanding markets are reshaping the outlook for Ecuadorian bananas. As Marianela Ubilla, manager of Agzulasa, explains, the company has experienced significant growth in its. read more